Railroad car wheel handler and method
US6675719B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railroad car wheel changer assembly (10), adapted to be mounted on a gantry crane (12), is provided. The railroad car wheel changer assembly (10) includes a base assembly (60), a beam member (62) and a grappler assembly (64). The base assembly (60) is adapted to be attached to the gantry crane(12). The beam member (62) is attached to the base assembly (60). The grappler assembly (64) is adapted to engage a railroad car wheel assembly (100) and is attached to a first end of the beam member (62). The beam member (62) is articulatable to move the wheel assembly (100).
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